200 Mill project still expected for downtown Renton

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200 Mill project still expected for downtown Renton

Despite the economic difficulties with COVID-19, only main difference is uncertainty of hotel

The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

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The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.

New bookstore in downtown Renton hopes to appeal to local readers

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New bookstore in downtown Renton hopes to appeal to local readers

Owner of Apparition Books hopes it will become the cozy neighborhood used bookstore.

Chamber offering PPE kits for small businesses

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Chamber offering PPE kits for small businesses

Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday will be distribution days for the kits of masks and hand sanitizer.

Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

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Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24

Renton resident uses TikTok to sell her message of kindness

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Renton resident uses TikTok to sell her message of kindness

Just Be Kind co. has been a way for the Bella Wolfe to explore her passions for design…

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LA Fitness to reopen all locations Aug. 10

Gyms will follow state guidelines

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New program to help ensure safe start compliance in restaurants, taverns

Launched by Public Health – Seattle & King County

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

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Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs.

City offering ways for businesses to expand outdoors during pandemic

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City offering ways for businesses to expand outdoors during pandemic

An emergency ordinance passed July 13 offers permits for sidewalk and parking lot use and increased temporary advertising…

BMW X3 xDrive 30e. Courtesy photo

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BMW X3 xDrive 30e | Car review

With forces like BMW pushing, it’s only a matter of time before hybrid, then electric, technology replaces the…

2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat SRT. Courtesy photo

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2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat SRT | Car review

OK folks, buckle your seatbelts.

A young chef carefully spreads sauce onto pizza dough during a cooking class at Young Chefs Academy of Covington. Courtesy photo/YCA Covington

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Kids culinary school opens in Covington

The school takes the unknown out of cooking for kids, owner Deb O’Brien said.

A new measure from the King County Council could increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas of King County. File photo

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County measure would increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas

Staff report

The Landing in Renton/File photo

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The Landing open in Phase 2 for businesses

Individual retailers determine reopening and operating hours

Photo from March 2019, when the Hi-Lands Shopping center first stood vacant. A developer wants to move forward with demolition but states it can’t due to a city moratorium. File photo/Haley Ausbun

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Hi-Lands Shopping Center purchased, but project, demolition on hold

The city placed an emergency moratorium on land use applications in Sunset neighborhood until October 2020. The new…

Comcast to continue 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers

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Comcast to continue 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers

Low-income monthly options also available

24 Hour Fitness to close clubs in Kent, Auburn, Renton

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24 Hour Fitness to close clubs in Kent, Auburn, Renton

Panther Lake Kent location scheduled to reopen next month

24 Hour Fitness is closing over 100 gyms, including one in Renton. Photo courtesy the Highlands 24 Hour Fitness Instagram.

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Highlands 24-Hour Fitness gym will not be reopening

It is one of several gyms in region and over 100 in the country closing after 24 Hour…

Westfield Southcenter Mall to reopen June 15

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Westfield Southcenter Mall to reopen June 15

Modified hours; safety protocols